A Popular Cyclopedia of History: Ancient and Modern, Forming a Copious Historical Dictionary of Celebrated Institutions, Persons, Places and Things; with Notices of the Present State of the Principal Cities, Countries and Kingdoms of the Known World: to which is Added a Chronological View of Memorable Events ...E.R. Broaders, 1835 - 708 sidor |
Från bokens innehåll
Resultat 6-10 av 100
Sida 61
... head of Jupiter , after which he left the villa precipi- tately , without stopping for his basket . When . Raphael arrived at noon , on beholding the splendid head , he exclaimed , " Michael An- gelo ! " From that day he painted no more ...
... head of Jupiter , after which he left the villa precipi- tately , without stopping for his basket . When . Raphael arrived at noon , on beholding the splendid head , he exclaimed , " Michael An- gelo ! " From that day he painted no more ...
Sida 67
... head and hand of Cicero to the rostrum , which he had dignified by his eloquence . Brutus and Cassius being defeated , Antony went to the East , and surrounded by Asiatic luxuries , forgot what- ever of manliness he had once possessed ...
... head and hand of Cicero to the rostrum , which he had dignified by his eloquence . Brutus and Cassius being defeated , Antony went to the East , and surrounded by Asiatic luxuries , forgot what- ever of manliness he had once possessed ...
Sida 97
... head of tide- water on the Penobscot river . Population , in 1830 , 2,867 . It is a flourishing and pleasant town , and contains a theological seminary , and some public buildings . BANK , of England , was established in 1691 , and is ...
... head of tide- water on the Penobscot river . Population , in 1830 , 2,867 . It is a flourishing and pleasant town , and contains a theological seminary , and some public buildings . BANK , of England , was established in 1691 , and is ...
Sida 127
... head of a Protestant army , and James II at the head of a Catholic and French force . The latter were totally defeated ; marshal Schomberg was killed . After this battle James re - embarked for France , and William completed the reduc ...
... head of a Protestant army , and James II at the head of a Catholic and French force . The latter were totally defeated ; marshal Schomberg was killed . After this battle James re - embarked for France , and William completed the reduc ...
Sida 137
... head of a brave army , and was completely victorious at Bannockburn , June 24 , 1314. This victory decided the inde- pendence of his country . After his claim had been again disputed by the English , Edward III confirmed the ...
... head of a brave army , and was completely victorious at Bannockburn , June 24 , 1314. This victory decided the inde- pendence of his country . After his claim had been again disputed by the English , Edward III confirmed the ...
Andra upplagor - Visa alla
A Popular Cyclopedia of History, Ancient and Modern, Forming a Copious ... Francis Alexander Durivage Obegränsad förhandsgranskning - 1841 |
A Popular Cyclopedia of History: Ancient and Modern, Forming a Copious ... Francis Alexander Durivage Obegränsad förhandsgranskning - 1835 |
A Popular Cyclopedia of History, Ancient and Modern: Forming a Copious ... Francis Alexander Durivage Fragmentarisk förhandsgranskning - 1857 |
Vanliga ord och fraser
afterwards Alexander American ancient appointed arms army Athens attack Austria battle Bavaria became Bonaparte born British brother Cæsar caliph called capital Carthage Carthaginians celebrated Charlemagne Charles Christian command Congress conquered contains court crown daughter death declared defeated died duke earl east Egypt emperor empire enemy England English famous father favor fire fleet force fought France French friends gained Gaul gave governor Greece Greeks hands Henry Henry VIII honor horse Indians inhabitants island Italy killed king king of France kingdom land lord Louis marched married ment miles monarch Naples Napoleon peace Persian Philip Pompey pope population possession prince prisoner province Ptolemy queen received reign returned revolution river Romans Rome Russia Scotland senate sent ships Sicily siege soldiers soon Spain Spaniards square miles succeeded success Syria taken throne tion took town treaty troops Turks victory
Populära avsnitt
Sida 16 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the united colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established to adopt such government as shall, in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Sida 16 - This committee consisted of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston.
Sida 9 - And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood. And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
Sida 190 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of parliament, is against law.
Sida 197 - Vice-Président, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two...
Sida 278 - Gentlemen may cry peace, peace! But there is no peace! The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field ! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? ' Forbid it, Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take; but as for me — give me liberty, or give me death!
Sida 190 - That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of parliament.
Sida 196 - The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-Président, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as VicePrésident, and...
Sida 190 - That levying money for or to the use of the crown, by pretence of prerogative, without grant of parliament, for longer time, or in other manner than the same is or shall be granted, is illegal.
Sida 229 - ... a nation of people, whose heads appear not above their shoulders, which though it may be thought a mere fable, yet for mine own part I am resolved it is true, because every child in the provinces of Arromaia and Canuri affirm the same: they are called Ewaipanoma: they are reported to have their eyes in their shoulders, and their mouths in the middle of their breasts, and that a long train of hair groweth backward between their shoulders.